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Leica T (Typ 701) vs Sony NEX-5T

The Leica T (Typ 701) and the Sony NEX-5T side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Sony NEX-5T if you want more lenses made for it in this guide (403 against 185). On these specs the Leica T (Typ 701) has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it. If you already own L-Mount or Sony E lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Leica T (Typ 701) and the Sony NEX-5T

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Leica T (Typ 701)	Sony NEX-5T
Maker	Leica	Sony
Mount	L-Mount	Sony E
Sensor	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Crop factor	1.5×	1.5×
Resolution	16 MP	16.1 MP
Stabilisation	none	none
Announced	2014	2013
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Lenses in this guide	185 for its sensor	403 for its sensormore lenses

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica T (Typ 701) 1.5×, Sony NEX-5T 1.5×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Different mounts (L-Mount and Sony E): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 137 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.

The Leica T (Typ 701): 185 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Sony NEX-5T: 403 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor.